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colesevelam

under Allylamine
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More on Allylamine Definition: Possesses an unusual and selective cytotoxicity for VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE cells in dogs and rats. Useful for experiments dealing with arterial injury, myocardial fibrosis or cardiac decompensation.      Other names 3-Aminopropylene; 3 Aminopropylene
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
colesevelam [ CholestaGel,GT 31104,GT-31104,GT31-104,Welchol,colesevelam hydrochloride ]
  RN given in first source; a cross-linked terpolymer of N-decyl-N-allylamine, N-(6-trimethylammoniumhexyl)-N-allylamine and allylamine; a bile acid sequestrant
182815-44-7   Allylamine/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Anticholesteremic Agents
J Pharm Sci 1997 May;86(5):591-5 WELCHOL

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